Day: February 4, 2026

Polaris Bank Marks World Cancer Day with Free Breast Cancer Screening for 100 Women Nationwide

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In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E). The initiative is designed to promote awareness, screening, early detection, and preventive care, reinforcing the Bank’s belief that access to health services is a critical foundation for individual and economic wellbeing. As part of this year’s World Cancer Day activities, Polaris Bank will provide…

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EFCC Arrests Kano Actress Samha Inuwa Over Alleged Naira Mutilation

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged mutilation of the naira. The arrest was carried out by the Kano Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following a viral video in which the actress was seen using naira notes to wipe mucus from her nose. According to the EFCC, investigations began after the video circulated on social media. Operatives subsequently traced Inuwa and arrested her for questioning. She is currently being held at the EFCC detention facility in…

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Witness Tells UK Court: Diezani Spent £170,000 on London Furniture in One Day

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A prosecution witness in the United Kingdom has told a London court how former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, allegedly spent about £170,000 on luxury furniture within 24 hours during a shopping trip in London. The testimony was given on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Southwark Crown Court, where UK prosecutors are pursuing a case involving allegations of corruption and money laundering connected to Nigeria’s oil sector. All defendants have denied the allegations. Alison-Madueke, a former OPEC president, is standing trial alongside her brother, Doye Agama, a former…

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DSS Arraigns Ex-AGF Malami, Son Over Alleged Terrorism Financing, Arms Possession

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The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The defendants were docked on a five-count charge bordering on terrorism-related offences and illegal arms possession, contrary to provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. According to the DSS, Malami allegedly aided terrorism financing while in office by refusing to prosecute suspected terrorism financiers whose case files were forwarded to…

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US Deploys Small Team of Troops to Nigeria to Boost Counterterrorism Efforts

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The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation against terrorism in West Africa, the head of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, said on Tuesday. Speaking during a press briefing, General Anderson said the deployment followed discussions between both countries on the need to do more to address terrorist threats in the region. According to him, the decision has led to increased collaboration, including the deployment of a U.S. team with what he described as “unique…

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